ROYAL VISIT

Wairarapa Times-Age, 10 November 1938, Page 7

ROYAL VISIT

INTEREST IN THE UNITED STATES EMPHASIS ON PERSONAL ASPECT VIEWS OF SOME LEADING POLITICIANS By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. NEW YORK, November 8. The Washington correspondent of the “New York Times” says that the State Department emphasized the personal nature of their Majesties visit to President Roosevelt and declined to indicate what sort of ceremonial would be attendant on the visit. It is assumed that President Roosevelt or his personal representative, as well as other Government officials of high rank, will meet the Royal guests at the railway station. There probably will be a state dinner at the White House.

During the two or three days’ stay ot their Majesties, the King will place a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and on Washington’s tomb at Mount Vernon. If Congress is in session, the King will be received there. It would occasion surprise if Mr Chamberlain accompanied- their Majesties, for that might imply official discussions, and such an implication might arouse among the isolationists in Congress a suspicion that grave decisions ■were under consideration involving the United States in abroad. Views here differ regarding the implications of the Royal visit. Some believe that it will strengthen the ties between the two democracies, while others, like Senator Borah, declared that they did not believe this, since Britain was now co-operating with the totalitarian! States.

Congressman Dies, in a statement, said: “They will get a very cordial reception from the American people, who feel closer to Britain than to some European countries with different ideologies.” Officials are inclined to attach no particular significance to the omission from the King’s address to Parliament of any references to. the reciprocal trade treaty. It is believed that this merely means that the British Cabinet has mt yet acted on the proposals contained in the Note •' with the ‘ United State sent to London late last week. When this is acted upon, if will be known more clearly when thq negotiations will be completed. The Secretary of State, Mr Cordell Hull, reiterated in a statement to the Press that negotiations had not broken down but were in the last stage of completion. Whatever the outcome may be, other State Department officials repeated their confidence in the success of the negotiations and gave an assurance that only a few remaining details were awaiting adjustment.

CANADIAN PLANS FEW SOCIAL FUNCTIONS OTTAWA, November 9. The Prime Minister, Mr Mackenzie King, announced today that social functions would be reduced to a minimum during their Majesties’ visit to Canada in order that they might be able to see as much as possible of the Dominion. All nine Provinces would be visited.

He refused to confirm a report that the King will preside at a meeting of the Canadian Privy Council, but said, “It would be a very nice touch.” He also declined to comment on London statements that their Majesties’ visit is due partly to concern regarding Canada’s loyalty to the Empire. The Opposition leader, Dr Manion, in a statement today, said: “Canadians, while desiring to remain friends with the great republic southward, are firm in their intention to remain within the British Empire.”